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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s meeting with a group of eminent US academics
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met a group of eminent US academics, today, in New York, USA. The academics hailed from diverse fields of agriculture, marketing, engineering, health, science & technology.
They discussed possibilities of enhancing research collaborations and two-way academic exchanges under India’s New Education Policy.
Academics shared perspectives and experiences from their respective areas of expertise with the Prime Minister.
The details of academics who participated in the interaction are as follows:
• Ms. Chandrika Tandon, Chair of the Board, NYU Tandon School of Engineering
• Dr. Neeli Bendapudi, President of Pennsylvania State University
• Dr. Pradeep Khosla, Chancellor, University of California, San Diego
• Dr. Satish Tripathi, President of the University at Buffalo
• Professor Jagmohan Raju, Professor of Marketing, Wharton School of Business, University of Pennsylvania
• Dr. Madhav V. Rajan, Dean, Booth School of Business, University of Chicago
• Professor Rattan Lal, Distinguished University Professor of Soil Science; Director, CFAES Rattan Lal Centre for Carbon Management and Sequestration, Ohio State University
• Dr. Anurag Mairal, Adjunct Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, Stanford University & Faculty Fellow and Lead for Technology Innovation & Impact at Center for Innovation & Global Health, Stanford University
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Government relaxes norms for family pension to disabled survivors
Government has issued instructions to liberalise the income criteria for eligibility of a child/sibling of a deceased Government servant/pensioner for grant of family pension under CCS  Rules, 1972. The relaxation is granted for family pension to disabled survivors as they require greater medical care and financial assistance. The Government is of the view that the income criteria for eligibility for family pension, applicable in the case of other family members, may not be applied in the case of a child/sibling suffering from a disability. The Government has, therefore, reviewed the income criteria for eligibility for family pension in respect of a child/sibling, suffering from a disability and has decided that the income criteria for eligibility for family pension to such children/siblings shall commensurate with the amount of the entitled family pension in their case.
Accordingly, Department of Pension & PW has issued instructions/orders on 08.02.2021that a child/sibling of a deceased Government servant/pensioner, who is suffering from a mental or physical disability, shall be eligible for family pension for life, if his/her overall income, other than family pension, is less than the entitled family pension at ordinary rate i.e. 30% of the last pay drawn by the deceased Government servant/pensioner plus the Dearness Relief admissible thereon.
As perRule 54 of the CCS  Rules, 1972, a child/sibling of a deceased Government servant or pensioner, suffering from a mental or physical disability, is eligible for family pension for life if he or she is suffering a disability which renders him unable to earn his livelihood. Presently, a member of the family, including a child/sibling suffering from a disability, is deemed to be earning his livelihood, if his/her income from sources other than family pension, is equal to or more than the minimum family pension i.e. 9000/- and the Dearness Relief admissible thereon.
In the case of a child/sibling, suffering from a mental or physical disability, whois presently not in receipt of a family pension due to non-fulfilment of the earlier income criteria, family pension shall be granted to him/her, if he/she fulfils the new income criteria and also fulfilled the other conditions for grant of family pension at the time of death of Government servant or pensioner or previous family pensioner. The financial benefits, in such cases, shall, however, accrue prospectively and no arrears for the period from the date of death of Government servant/ pensioner/previous family pensioner shall be admissible.
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Ministry of Defence
Two-day workshop on ‘Human Factors Engineering in Military Platforms’ organised by DRDO concludes in New Delhi
The two-day workshop on ‘Human Factors Engineering in Military Platforms’, organised by Defence Research & Development Organisation  in New Delhi, concluded on March 16, 2023. The workshop was organised by Defence Institute of Physiology and Allied Sciences, a DRDO laboratory, to address the need and future roadmap for implementation of Human Factor Engineering in product life cycle of indigenous products.
At the end of two days of deliberations by stakeholders from Armed Forces, CAPF, Industry and DRDO, a panel discussion was chaired by Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri Dr G Satheesh Reddy. Secretary Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO Dr Samir V Kamat; DG Armoured Corps Lt Gen Karanbir Singh Brar; DG ITBP Shri Anish Dayal; ADG Infantry; ADG, Army Design Bureau; ADG, Warship Design Bureau; Director Generals of DRDO and senior officials from Tata Advanced Systems Limited , Larsen & Toubro , MKU, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited , Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited and Hindustan Shipyard Limited  were also present.
Recommendations related to inclusion of chapter on Human Factors Engineering  in design document for all indigenous products and formulation of policy with the involvement of users were made. Generation of Anthropometry database of Indian soldiers and creation of Indian Standards were emphasised by all the panel members.
The Scientific Advisor to Raksha Mantri suggested inclusion of Human Factors Engineering , as desirable parameters in Preliminary Services Qualitative Requirements . DIPAS has been entrusted with the responsibility to drive implementation of HFE through interaction with stakeholders and formulation of required policies and standards.
The DRDO Chairman emphasised that inclusion of HFE in design and development of indigenous products will be a leap forward towards realising the vision of ‘Aatmanirbharta’ in Defence.
Ministry of Defence
Maj Gen Ignatius Delos Flora takes charge as Additional DG, MNS
Maj Gen Ignatius Delos Flora has taken charge as the Additional Director General of Military Nursing Service  on 01 Sep 2023. The General Officer is an alumnus of the School of Nursing, Army Hospital Delhi Cantt, now College of Nursing, Army Hospital .
She was commissioned into the MNS in the year 1985 and completed her Midwifery training at Command Hospital Air Force Bangalore in 1986. Continuing the higher study she completed her PCBSc Nursing from College of Nursing AFMC Pune in 1995.
During her illustrious career of 38 years, the General Officer has held various key appointments in the Armed Forces Medical Services hospitals including JDMNS  Eastern Command, DPM INHS Asvini, Principal Matron AICTS Pune, Brig MNS at HQ Northern Command.
Ministry of Labour & Employment
eShram data being shared with State Governments and Central Ministries for monitoring and targeted delivery of social security schemes
Ministry of Labour & Employment launched e-Shram portal on 26.08.2021 to create a comprehensive National database of unorganised/migrant workers. The registration on e-Shram is on self-declaration basis for all the unorganised/migrant workers of the Country. As on 14.03.2023, over 28.66 crore unorganised workers have registered on e-Shram portal.
In order to facilitate benefit of social security schemes to the eShram registrants, e-Shram portal is integrated with Pradhan Mantri Shram-Yogi Maandhan  portal. E Shram registrants can seamlessly take benefits of PMSYM pension scheme through this integration. The e-Shram portal is also integrated with National Career Service  Portal. The e Shram registrants can seamlessly register on NCS portal and search for suitable job opportunities.
The data sharing of e Shram with the State/ UT Governments has been initiated which will facilitate targeted delivery and monitoring of the social security/welfare schemes implemented by the respective State/UT Governments. Further, data sharing guidelines with Central Ministries/ Departments has also been issued on 02.03.23 for exchange of eShram data with Central Ministries/ Departments for monitoring and targeted delivery of Welfare Schemes.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Shri Rameswar Teli in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
Vice President's Secretariat
Terrace gardening can provide us with cost-effective and nutritious foods: Vice President
Gardening brings one close to nature, says Shri Naidu
Vice President presented with the book titled 'Terrace Garden: Midde Thota'
The Vice President, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu today received the first copy of the English translation of Shri Thummeti Raghothama Reddy's book- 'Terrace Garden: Midde Thota'.
The book, originally written in Telugu, chronicles Shri Reddy's successful journey of developing a fruitful terrace garden at Naarapalle, Hyderabad. Shri Naidu commended the translator Shri Koduru Sitarama Prasad and the publisher Shri Yadlapalli Venkateswara Rao for their efforts in bringing out the book.
The Vice President appreciated Shri Reddy for using age-old traditional methods of farming in his terrace garden. In the past seven years, Shri Reddy was able to reap 25 quintals of vegetables in a small area of 1230 square feet and all this was done using only soil and animal manure. No chemicals were used in his terrace garden. Noting this remarkable feat, Shri Naidu said, "Terrace gardening is a wonderful idea as it can provide us with nutritious food that is cost-effective."
Highlighting the benefits of having a terrace garden, the Vice President said that it not only gives fresh produce of chemical-free fruits and vegetables but also increases the levels of oxygen in the surrounding air. "Gardening brings one close to nature and it can also relieve mental stress" he added.
The book 'Terrace Garden: Midde Thota' gives an insight into the practical methods and techniques that can be adopted while cultivating a terrace garden. Shri Naidu said that the book inspires people to take up terrace gardening and is a perfect guide for those who want to nurture a terrace garden of their own. The Vice President urged people with empty spaces at home to try cultivating gardening as a hobby.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update
More than 52.56 Crore vaccine doses provided to States/UTs
More than 2.07 Crore balance and unutilized doses still available with States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June 2021. The vaccination drive has been ramped up through availability of more vaccines, advance visibility of vaccine availability to States and UTs for enabling better planning by them, and streamlining the vaccine supply chain.
As part of the nationwide vaccination drive, Government of India has been supporting the States and UTs by providing them COVID Vaccines free of cost. In the new phase of the universalization of the COVID19 vaccination drive, the Union Government will procure and supply  75% of the vaccines being produced by the vaccine manufacturers in the country to States and UTs.
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52,56,35,710
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48,43,100
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51,09,58,562
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2,07,55,852
More than 52.56 crore  vaccine doses have been provided to States/UTs so far, through all sources and a further 48,43,100 doses are in the pipeline.
Of this, the total consumption including wastages is 51,09,58,562 doses .
More than 2.07 Cr  balance and unutilized COVID Vaccine doses are still available with the States/UTs and private hospitals to be administered.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s meeting with Ms. Falguni Shah, American singer and Grammy award winner
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met Ms. Falguni Shah, Indian American singer, composer and Grammy award winner, today, in New York, USA.
Prime Minister lauded Ms. Shah for her song ‘Abundance in Millets’ that raises awareness regarding healthy and environment friendly millets. Prime Minister also appreciated her for bringing the people of India and USA together through her music.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Shri RK Singh reviews the issues pertaining to Renewable Energy sector, calls upon the lenders to fund RE projects
The Minister favours the removal of the priority sector lending limit on RE sector
SECI to offerpredetermined loans to successful bidders
Shri RK Singh, Union Minister of State  for Power and New & Renewable Energyheld a meeting to review various issues pertaining to the Renewable Energy  sector here today. The meeting was attended by various stakeholders including the Secretary, MNRE, senior officials from MNRE, Department of Economic Affairs, Dept. of Expenditure, Dept. of Financial Services, Dept. of Revenue andrepresentatives of Public/Privatebanks and Financial Institutions.
In the meeting, it was decided that MNRE would follow up with RBI for removal of the priority sector lending limit for RE sector. This will encourage the PSBs to lend more for RE projects and help RE developers access easy finance.
In the meeting Shri RK Singh also asked the Banks/Financial Institutes to categorize RE as separate sector different from power sector so that funds would flow to RE projects. He further said that current tariff rates discovered for various RE projects are viable as the maintenance/running cost of RE projects is very less in long run. He also added that with time, the cost of RE technology is coming down whereas the efficiency ofRE equipments is improving day by day. So the low tariffs are not an aberration. The Minister also requested banks to come forward to lend to RE sector.
On the issue of delays in land acquisition for RE projects, the Minister said that SECI will be tying up with State Governments for the land. As the land will be on lease, therefore there won’t be any upfront payment for the land. It will also tie up transmission while floating bids. Banks/Financial Institutions were asked to tie up with SECI for offeringpredeterminedloans to successful bidders.
Discussions were held about the GST issues on RE equipments/ components and Dept. of Revenue was requested to place appropriate proposal before the GST council. The issue of inverted duty structure also came up for discussion during the meeting. The Minister said that every measure need to be taken to promote manufacturing in RE sector in the country, including corrections of duty structure and approval of a scheme to provide capital subsidy.
Discussions were held on starting a pilot project to promote solar cooking in the households.
Ministry of Communications
Dak Adalat on 17th June 2022; GRIEVANCES regarding Postal Services in Maharashtra and Goa to be entertained
Customers can send their GRIEVANCES to Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle by 31st May 2022
Mumbai, 20 May 2022
The Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle, Mumbai 400001 will be holding 119th Dak Adalat on 17th June 2022 at 3.00 pm in his office at 2nd Floor, GPO building, Mumbai - 400001. Complaints/ GRIEVANCES regarding Postal Services pertaining to the Maharashtra and Goa States which have not been settled within 6 weeks will be entertained in the Dak Adalat.
The complaints relating to unregistered / registered mails, speed post, counter services, saving banks and non-payment of money orders etc. will be considered during Dak Adalat.
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Complaints should contain details like names and designations of the officers to whom original complaint was addressed, particulars of articles/Money Orders / Saving Bank Accounts / Certificates etc.
Interested customers may send their complaint regarding Postal Services in Duplicate to Assistant Director Postal Services  and Secretary, Dak Adalat, O/o the Chief Postmaster General, Maharashtra Circle, 2nd Floor, GPO Building, Mumbai - 400001 on or before 31st May 2022
Postal Services form an integral part of the socio-economic life of the country, touching the lives of virtually every citizen. While the Department of Posts strive its best to render the service to the fullest satisfaction of its customers, however communication gaps and service faults do occasionally happen, resulting into grievances and complaints. In order to redress the grievances in an effective manner, the Department periodically organizes Dak Adalat where functionaries of the Department meet the aggrieved customers, gather details about their complaints and try to settle them at the earliest.PIB Mumbai | DL/DR
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Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President expresses anguish over falling quality of poll debates;
Advises against the use of abusive language against rivals;
Treat opponents as rivals not enemies; Respect Institutions: Vice President
Addresses at the function organized to felicitate him
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has expressed his anguish over the low quality of political debates during the just-concluded election campaign with politicians resorting to personalized attacks instead of focusing on larger issues of public concern.
Speaking at a function organized to felicitate the Vice President by his friends and well wishers following the recent conferment of Honorary Doctorate by the University for Peace at Costa Rica, he said that politicians should remember that they are only rivals and not enemies and said that the language should not be abusive. All political parties, people and the press too should seriously ponder over this issue, he added.
Shri Naidu recalled that during his younger days as a legislator, he used to be highly critical and harsh of the policies of the government but never indulged in personal attacks. He underlined the importance of respecting the institutions of the Prime Minister, Chief Minister, Leader of Opposition and other public representatives.
The Vice President expressed his anguish over the falling standards in every walk of life. He appealed to all, including legislators, political parties, institutions and people in public life, to uphold high standards and values. He also urged the people to select and elect their representatives on the basis of Character, Calibre, Conduct and Capacity to strengthen democracy, although four other Cs—caste, cash, community and criminality are trying to be predominant.
Shri Naidu also took dig at the growing trend of defections and freebies offered by political parties. He also advised the media not to mix views with news and said that there should be an audit of the performance of the public representatives every five years. The country and the states need able leaders and a stable government, he added.
Referring to his interactions with foreign dignitaries in India and during his visits abroad, he said the world was impressed with India’s economic momentum. “India is being recognized and respected the world over”, he asserted and pointed out that the Indian economy was moving forward while the global economy was slowing down.
Shri Naidu said that India was respected by the rest of the world for its age-old ethos and civilizational values and for always upholding the principles of peace and non-violence.
Ministry of Defence
Army Sailor Wins Qualification Spot for India for Tokyo Olympics
Pune : 16 April 2021
Subedar Vishnu Saravanan of Mumbai based Army Yachting Node overcame stiff competition from more experienced Thai & Chinese competitors to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics in the recently concluded Mussanah Open Championship at AI Mussanah Sports city, Oman.
In a fiercely contested series of ten fleet races and one medal race, the sailor from Madras Engineers Group proved his mettle by securing silver medal and winning qualification spot for Tokyo Olympics in Laser Standard Class. It is pertinent to note that Vishnu Saravanan is a product of Boys Sports Company scheme and presently training under “Mission Olympics” programme of Indian Army. The creditable and historical performance, by the youngest Indian sailor ever to qualify for Olympics till date in sailing discipline, came after all odds as Vishnu was tied on points with two times Olympian Keerati Bualong  after ten races. Vishnu displayed maturity in handling the pressure and went on to win the medal race which was contested only by top ten sailors after ten fleet races were completed. The 22 year old Junior Commissioned Officer who has age on his side and will surely bring glory to the Nation at the International Arena in years to come.
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Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Shri Anurag Thakur takes charge as Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports
Shri Anurag Thakur took charge as Minister of Youth Affairs & Sports in New Delhi today. Speaking to the media on the occasion, the Minister said that he will make all efforts to deliver the responsibilities placed on him. He further added that he will take forward the good work of previous incumbent Shri Kiren Rijiju and take all possible measures to further promote the sports culture in the country.Sh Anurag Thakur said that he will try to increase the contribution of Youth in Sports and Nation Building as per the vision of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
The Minister was welcomed in his chamber by Shri Ravi Mittal, Secretary, Department of Sports and Ms. Usha Sharma, Secretary of Department of Youth Affairs.
Shri Anurag Thakur is a four time elected Member of the Indian Parliament  from Hamirpur, Himachal Pradesh. He has earlier held the charge of Minister of State for Finance and Corporate Affairs from 31stMay 2019 till 7th July, 2021. Within Parliament he has served as Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on IT and Member of Public Accounts Committee. During the 16th Lok Sabha, he was appointed as the Chief Whip, Lok Sabha, becoming the youngest to assume the post.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his Birth Anniversary
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his birth anniversary today.
"On his Jayanti, I bow to Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee .
Dr. Mookerjee is remembered as a fine educationist, a wonderful administrator and a stalwart who fought for India's freedom as well as unity", the Prime Minister said.